Senior Bond Underwriter

EMC Insurance Companies; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the United States is seeking a Bond Underwriter to underwrite accounts, analyze financials, and mentor junior underwriters. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of bond underwriting experience. This position requires excellent analytical, communication, and human relations skills. Salary ranges from $90,635 to $137,714 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience with bond underwriting or related experience.
• Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred.
• Good keyboarding skills, Internet and computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite accounts within assigned authority level and service existing accounts.
• Analyze financial statements and overall credit worthiness.
• Mentor and assist with training other bond underwriters.

Skills

Bond underwriting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written and verbal communication

Human relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Job description

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

Essential Functions :

Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts

Analyzes financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness

Mentors and assists with training other bond underwriters on the underwriting process

Builds and maintains new agency relationships, and monitors and maintains existing relationships

Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers, and markets these services to agents

Maintains current files and sets up new account files and performs account visits

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Five years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience

Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Excellent bond underwriting knowledge

Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills

Good keyboarding skills, Internet and computer knowledge

Excellent human relations skills

Travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $90,635 - $124,914 range or $99,924 - $137,714 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, includingrelevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.